For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 105 students in Billings County, ND.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Billings County, ND are Demores Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Billings County, ND public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Dakota public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Billings County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Billings County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Demores Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
350 Broadway
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 623-4868
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 623-4868
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12793 20th St
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 575-4773
Medora, ND 58645
(701) 575-4773
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Billings County, ND?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Billings County, ND include Demores Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Billings County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Billings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Billings County?
Billings County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public elementary schools average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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